Myasthenia Gravis

Recent medical news followed by a review of pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of myasthenia gravis.

News Articles:

1. New federal vaccine schedule (KFF): https://www.kff.org/other-health/the-new-federal-vaccine-schedule-what-changed/

2. HRT black box warning removal (FDA): https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/hhs-advances-womens-health-removes-misleading-fda-warnings-hormone-replacement-therapy

3. More information about HRT warning label removal (Harvard Health): https://www.health.harvard.edu/womens-health/fda-removes-menopause-hormone-therapy-black-box-warnings

4. House votes to extend ACA subsidies (PBS): https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/in-a-rebuke-of-gop-leadership-house-heads-toward-vote-to-extend-health-care-subsidies

References:

1. Bird, S. J. Pathogenesis of myasthenia gravis. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/pathogenesis-of-myasthenia-gravis

2. Bird, S. J. Clinical manifestations of myasthenia gravis. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/clinical-manifestations-of-myasthenia-gravis

3. Bird, S. J. Diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/diagnosis-of-myasthenia-gravis

4. Bird, S. J. Overview of the treatment of myasthenia gravis. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/overview-of-the-treatment-of-myasthenia-gravis